BEST, MOST FRESH SUSHI EVER! Our family & friends love this place, we adore everyone who works here as well. It gets pretty packed, but well worth the wait. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! read more

Dakara Sushi - Yummehhh :) - Japanese Near Me - Whittier, California

This place is legit!! Sushi is sooo good!!! Kevin and Jason are the best!!! Tempura, volcano, sashimi are all so fresh.

Walked over here while getting my car serviced. Greeted very warmly as I entered. Server was attentive and friendly. I was very impressed by the attention to detail, down to even the miso soup and salad. The tempura batter was perfect, light and crispy. Sushi quality was good. Definitely a solid spot! read more

Food good and went during lunch. Not many people during that time especially during weekday. Got toro, crispy rice, salmon skin. Toro-fantastic and melts Salmon skin- good wasn't impressed Crispy rice and spicy tuna- interesting.spicy.crunchy Owner (Jason) is respectful and service great. Overall nothing bad and will go again read more

Hands down the best sushi you will find for miles. I moved to La Habra Heights about a year ago and was so disappointed in the sushi options available. I love eating at Katsu-Ya (studio city), Sugar Fish, Sushi Gen in little Tokyo to name a few and this place is so very comparable. Best of all its 10 minutes away and I no longer have to commute over half an hour for amazing sushi. I have not tried their teriyaki or mix tempura plate as it seems like a waste to eat that here. Jason is an amazing sushi chef. He is attentive and his recommendations are delicious. If you want real authentic sushi try this place and leave the teriyaki ordering for Yoshinoya. You will not be disappointed! read more

This is without a doubt the best Sushi around. If you are looking for cheap this is not the place. Family run Jason is the Sushi guy. What you get is each fish you order has its own distinct taste not like other places that just give you quantity and it all taste the same. Order off Chef's special menu you cannot go wrong. Ask what belly's he has they are like butter. The rolls are excellent not as big as your cheaper places Dakara roll is the best. Enjoy read more

I have been here twice and the experience will have me coming back more. This place is husband and wife owner operated and they really hit the nail straight on the center. The service is exceptional and the food is beyond words. Everything is right on and the Sushi Chef creativity is some of the best that I have seen. Very clean and it's even good for kids. We must have tried at least 1/2 of what was on the sushi menu and there was not one item that we didn't enjoy. Love the avocado fries and the ceviche will have be coming back for more. Well earned all around 5 stars. Thanks for the tasty food and the excellent service. See you soon. read more

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Toro melts in your mouth. Great quality and very fresh sushi. Staff is friendly, attentive and service is fast. Waiter was knowledgeable about my gluten allergy and made ordering easy and stress free. Highly recommend this hidden little gem in the city of Whittier. read more

This place is so good and high quality food it has the best sushi but my favorite is the spicy salmon and California but all the food is great I recommend this place with 5 stars this place met all my high expectations #Sushi read more

Delicious! We went tonight for the first time in forever. The sushi was great and the staff was amazing. If they have tuna tostadas on the specials menu, you MUST try it! I wish we had started with that so I could have ordered more!! Don't be fooled by their size because they pack a punch!' read more

Stopped by right before closing time. Luckily they were nice enough to take my order. I just gotta say the rolls and dumplings we ate were Delish!!! Food tasted fresh and was priced well. Will definitely be returning for my next sushi craving. read more

This place is amazing! Came here last night and the staff is very friendly and attentive! The fish is fresh and melts in your mouth! So far I've tried the: pan seared albacore with garlic, spicy tuna on crispy rice, albacore with onions, yellowtail with jalepenos, baked crab roll, octopus sushi. I totally recommend this place hands read more

Crispy, Savory, Sweet, Fresh, Spicy, Delicate, and Flavorful! What more can we say about this spot? The staff is friendly, sushi is well made and made in small bites. We look forward to coming here every time. read more

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Dakara Sushi is a great hole in the wall restaurant! Although I've only had their Chicken teriyaki and tempura combo, my bf and daughter who order sushi, they love eating here too. I live almost 30 minutes away from Dakara and even with the high gas prices, I wouldn't hesitate the chance to eat there. The clientele there seems to be a lot of local people and it's always crowded. It' seems to be a family run business with the same attentive servers. If you're in the area, this is a definite place to try. read more

Great and delicious food (Oishii!!), great service and great family!! The salmon sushi and tuna sushi melt in your mouth.

This has quickly become my favorite sushi restaurant - and I'm a huge sushi fan, but nothing else compares! They serve fresh quality sushi with amazing flavor and an awesome menu selection. Seriously once you visit Dakara Sushi, you will be hooked just like me, my family and friends! This place is intimate enough for a date, family dinner, special occasion or simply by yourself. It's always clean and a very friendly staff which makes you feel welcome and it's run by the coolest husband & wife team. Their prices are very fair and worth every penny. Such a yummy menu, but here are a few of our favorites: spicy edamame, albacore sushi, seared albacore with crispy onions, dakara roll, spicy tuna with popcorn shrimp, yellow tail with jalapeno, tuna tostada and of course the baked crab hand roll (sooo good...you'll thank me later). So take my advice and try this place and even if you may have to wait a little, it's definitely worth the wait! read more

Fresh good quality sushi. No fancy ridiculous rolls topped with nasty Mayo sauces. Friendly staff.

Really good!! The service was fast and very friendly. We definitely will be back. They do close for a few hours a day so just make sure you check the times. read more

Dakara Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Whittier, California

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Hi my daughter Alisia and I found this hidden gem. long behold it was up the street form where we live. The sushi was delicious,fresh and moderately priced! I will definitely come back when I am craving my spicy tuna rolls! read more

I eat A LOT of sushi. This place is small-ish but lively with plenty of room for a few families. There is a little jazz music playing in the background and the customers seem to be enjoying themselves on a Friday night, and the atmosphere has a relaxed feel to it. FOOD QUALITY: Outstanding! Fresh! I tried the sashimi platter, some rolls, and some nigiri. The yellowtail was some of the best I've had. The octopus was excellent, juicy and not too chewy. The sashimi slices were not huge--and that's OK--but you could definitely taste the quality. Even a simple roll, like spicy salmon, was mouth-watering with a distinct Japanese flavor. SERVICE: Attentive and adequate, with a genuine feel to it. Everyone seems to love the sushi chef! The staff is hustling to help the customers or to cook. They can get pretty busy at times, so call ahead for To-Go orders. OVERALL: My 2nd time here and I LOVE this place already. It's not a place with a giant menu of fusion rolls stuffed with imitation Krab, but rather a balanced menu with all of the good stuff--and they can probably make anything you can dream up. I saw one family gobbling up hand rolls with their kids and they kept ordering more. Way to go guys! Here's to making my tummy VERY happy (and I am kind of picky). read more

Finally! An excellent Japanese-owned sushi restaurant in Whittier! Dakara Sushi occupies the same space the old Mitsuru Restaurant used to be. They are not related. The new owners used to be chefs at Katsu-Ya. They are really friendly and personable. I had the Mixed Sushi Dinner, it went way beyond my expectations. The fish was so fresh, it just melts in your mouth. One would usually expect to pay top dollar for this level of sushi, so I would say the price was very reasonable. My wife had the Sashimi and Tempura dinner, and she said the tempura was also very good. Their Miso soup is excellent too! How many times do people compliment the miso soup in Japanese restaurants? I hope to try some of their specials next time, it all looks so good. Hopefully they will serve beer and sake in the future. read more

Great service combination and sushi were delicious. Reasonable prices. Clean . My wife got the chirashi which had sashimi, octopus etc. My daughter and I got the combination tempura and ckn teriyaki. There was an adult size and a kids size for my daughter. Too full to try dessert. I would definitely recommend this place. read more

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The crab sushi is amazing. I would get 10 orders if I could. The sashimi plate is not bad. The popcorn tempura is very well cooked. The dakara roll was very good. The halibut was also really really good. read more

About as good as sushi gets in Whittier. When we don't go the AYCE route we go to Dakara for reasonably priced, quality sushi. I have not had a bad experience here the 3 times I've been here and am glad that the dining is more tame than other places. Good place to go to relax for a really nice mom and pop feel and mom and pop quality service. I know some reviews have said that the prices are : expensive. I disagree. Quality is not cheap but this place is definitely NOT expensive... $40-$50 feeds me and my wife just fine. read more

Smallest sushi I had in my life. It was half the size, half the portions. 1st and last time coming. I had to get two full plates and a few cut rolls to get full rather than just 1 plate read more

Dakara Sushi - Smallest sushi I ever had :( - Japanese Near Me - Whittier, California

Pros: Unpretentious Friendly service Owner Jason seems cool Good food Beer and sake Usually no wait Ample parking Simple decor Cons: Slightly pricey read more

Perfect little hole in the wall. Quality service and friendly hospitality. We arrived after 5:00 pm, which is when they change their menu from lunch to dinner. It was quiet, but nice. Our server was especially helpful as we selected our respective entrees. Also, do not be afraid to ask for utensils. Although they are an authentic Japanese restaurant, they understand that not everyone is capable of using chopsticks. I feel that this will be my go-to restaurant for sushi and other Japanese favorites. This place is definitely worth a visit. read more

For sure the best sushi I've ever had. Never disappointed always great tasting and fresh sushi. Fantastic and very attentive service.. A great family business. Everything I order is so tasty.. Dakara is a must try and they will not disappoint. read more

Thank you, Dakara, for bringing fresh, delicious authentic sushi to the area! If you're looking for fresh fish, warm rice, and nigiri in the proper ratio of fish to rice, then you will love Dakara. I always order the nigiri combo and definitely recommend it. The crab roll is also super yummy and it's real crab, not krab! And thank you for making a normal, old school tuna roll that I can actually fit in my mouth. I haven't been able to get one at a local sushi place in years. If you're into Americanized sushi with humongous rolls filled with fake crab and mayo and drenched in fattening sauces (aka McSushi), then this place is probably not for you. read more

Absolutely fantastic sushi. The fish melts in your mouth, the flavors are amazing, and all you want is to order more. It was our first time at Dakara Sushi so we ordered their delicious seared albacore with garlic butter sauce sashimi, the ocean trout sushi, the salmon sushi, yellow tail with jalapeno sashimi, and the Dakara roll. All were superb, so tasty, an amazing artistic and beautiful extravaganza of taste and smell. Our favorite sushi restaurant thus far is Sugarfish in downtown, but Dakara is the closest thing to it. I would highly recommend this restaurant and look forward to the chef's future creations. read more

12 hour day and I could only think about the grand finale... Dakara! Ordered for the family and could not wait to get home.. did I mention my LONG ASS DAY? Get home and a few items were missing including the amazing house salad. I was super sad faced and called seeing if I can get a credit for the next time. Nope, they'd have none of that! They delivered way over to our side of Whittier and did without even hesitation! We heart Dakara! They will forever have our business! read more

I am not a fan of sushi but I came here with my brother and sister in law because they were visiting from Japan. Everything we got was pretty good. Even the children enjoyed the tempura and tofu. I loved was the spicy tuna on crispy rice, I can eat that everyday! However they only gave us 4 for $8...i don't know i wish they had a bigger serving.. My brother was a little upset they don't have cream cheese rolls. Our bill came out to be a lot of money but every sushi place is expensive. read more

Have been going here for years and has not disappointed. Their service and food is spot on! Cozy spot that feels homey and not rushed. The server is so sweet and adorable! Most recent visit had several pieces of sushi (toro, albacore, unagi, salmon) that were melt-in-your-mouth good and the roll was delicious and well prepared. read more

Came here attempting a low carb meal. Miso soup, sunomono, braised beef w/sautéed mushrooms, seared tuna w/ Japanese salsa, seared albacore w/ garlic butter soy sauce...and a green iced tea. Mission accomplished. All were very tasty! read more

3.5 Star for me. The sushi rolls are bite size, I liked that. You can order many and share. Good customer service. Looks small from the outside but very spacious inside. Come early if you're planning to have dinner. It gets a little cozy after 6pm. read more

This place is very close to the house so my husband and i decided to try it for dinner. Very disappointing! I ordered a rainbow roll for approximately $13.50 or more. The underlying California roll was fine - the fish was painted on. I don't object to high prices if the value is there - this wasn't there. Won't be back. read more

My husband and I LOVE sushi and go out 2-3 times a month to curb our cravings. That being said, we are always open to trying new places. We have lived in the area for 5 years and had not been able to find a good quality sushi restaurant around us. We used to go to downtown LA for sushi until we took a chance on Dakara and this is, now, our favorite sushi restaurant. The best thing about this place is how fresh everything is and the prices are quite reasonable. Not only is the quality of the food excellent but the staff is friendly and makes you feel welcome. Dakara gets fresh fish daily which is why we get the same experience every time we come here. We have a few items we order every time we come here but we often leave it up to Jason, the sushi chef, serve us what he thinks our palette will enjoy and he hits it on the bulls eye every single time. My husband and I always sit at the bar and typically start off with the crispy rice w/spicy tuna and seaweed salad with a large order of hot sake. We then move onto a variety of nigiri (usually specials or chefs pick because we like to try new things) as the main course and always order the 5 piece popcorn shrimp spicy tuna roll and a 2nd order of hot sake because why not? Never once have we left this place with remorse or unsatisfied because every bite is delicious as the last and worth every penny. Dakara is, most definitely, a gem and we will continue to come back here. Jason definitely knows what he is doing and I encourage that you give Dakara a chance to satisfy your sushi needs! =) read more

Bestest n freshest sushi in the Downey - Whittier area!!! The sushi melts in your mouth...try the black snapper, halibut, eel....yum! Best to come on Sat instead of Friday. Fridays are packed!!! read more

My husband and I frequent this little sushi place. The food is fresh, the service is excellent and the restaurant is clean. My husband requires his meals gluten free and the owner knows exactly what to do to keep his meal safe for him. We don't get that very often in Japanese Restaurants and we have been to many Japanese Restaurants over the years. They have the gluten free soy sauce which is also a rare find in Japanese Restaurants. Even their crab meat is edible so he can enjoy California rolls again after having to stay away from them for the past two years! He usually gets the mixed sushi dinner gluten free. I enjoy that as well or the mixed tempura & sushi dinner. The cut salmon rolls or rainbow rolls are also excellent. Whether you are gluten free or not, you will enjoy the friendly service and great food here! read more

It's getting harder and harder to find a good sushi restaurant that isn't a fusion or new age place. Sometimes I just want good, traditional sushi. And who would have thought I would have found it in the heart of Whittier. Dakara is a small place, but the sushi bar has seating for about 8. The chef is amazing, and takes pride in his work. The wait staff is also courteous and work quickly to ensure they get you what you need as soon as possible. This trip we didn't have anything from the kitchen, but judging by what I saw, I have no doubt their dinners are great. My family and I ordered from the sushi bar. We got a chirashi, and a variety of sushi, sort of going with the flow on what we decided. Not quite omakase, but along the same vein. The rice was perfect. Not overly vinegary, perfectly cooked, and held together well while transporting from plate to mouth. The fish was also fantastic, fresh and flavorful. Some like the snapper came pre-seasoned, no wasabi or shoyu required. Others didn't need anything else. Five stars to Dakara, and I'll be sure to come back to this place soon and often. read more